A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6868971 Details
Epoch: 320 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 53010606 epoch_slot_no: 133806 block_no: 6868794 slot_leader_id: 4781843 size: 79814 time: 2022-02-11 10:54:57 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8bbc82dc2c7a5278e6293e802a53e6fa5d641b2728cbede52982a614eccf4b6Block Operator
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